In the city of Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, within the framework of the Fifth Meeting of the Heads of Agencies responsible for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states, an International Forum on Artificial Intelligence was held. The Director of the Agency of Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan participated and delivered a speech.
During the speech, it was emphasized that artificial intelligence is becoming one of the key areas of digital economy development and plays an important role in improving public administration and enhancing the efficiency of public service delivery. It was noted that by 2030, the use of artificial intelligence technologies could significantly increase public sector efficiency and reduce operational costs.
The Director of the Agency stated that the Republic of Tajikistan, under the leadership of the President of the country and the Leader of the Nation, esteemed Emomali Rahmon, is consistently implementing policies aimed at digital development and the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies.
It was also highlighted that, at the initiative of the Republic of Tajikistan, a special United Nations General Assembly resolution titled “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Creating New Opportunities for Sustainable Development in Central Asia” was adopted.
Within the framework of this resolution, the establishment of a Regional Artificial Intelligence Center in Dushanbe is envisaged, which will coordinate joint programs for the implementation of artificial intelligence across Central Asia.
Participation in this forum is regarded as an important step in strengthening cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states in the field of artificial intelligence development, experience sharing, and the formation of a unified digital space.
